Vocal Instructor

School of Rock Castro Valley; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Castro Valley is seeking a passionate Vocal Instructor who embodies rock and roll and is dedicated to providing a valuable music education experience. You will create engaging lesson plans and connect with students and parents to gauge progress.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in teaching or performing music, possess strong organizational and customer relations skills, and a passion for teaching music.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Passion for teaching essential.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for music education-related elements within lessons.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! We are looking for a Vocal Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Castro Valley location.

As a Vocal Instructor/teacher you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Vocal Teacher positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

We teach five core areas at School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Many of our instructors have broader musical talent as well which we do our best to engage.

Music Instruction

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans

Customer Connection

• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong customer relations skills
• Resourceful and good problem-solver
• Works well under pressure
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment a must
• Passion for teaching